Opera

$1,291.96/wk and $17.62 daily meal allowance, may be eligible for overscale payment of $130/wk

Description

Central City Opera isseeking three (3) Assistant Stage Directors for mainstage productions in the 2027

Festival Season (LA BOHEME/PUCCINI, H.M.S. PINAFORE/GILBERT & SULLIVAN, END OF THE RAINBOW/QUILTER). The Assistant Director supports a single production ofthe 2027mainstageseason and collaborates across production and artistic departments to assist inthe development and maintenance of the artistic vision of the Stage Director by assisting in all rehearsals and production meetings, maintaining necessary paperwork, collaborating on the logistical needs of the production including scheduling, and communicating blocking notes and other essential information onbehalf of the Stage Director.

In addition to working on a mainstage show,Assistant Directors will have the opportunity to direct members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program in “Short Works” opera scenes auxiliary programs presented in the St. James Church.

• Tuesday, May 25 to Sunday, August 1, 2027
• Assistant Directors are engaged for a prep week, four weeks of staging, and the duration of performance weeks for their assigned production (up to five weeks).

• Assisting the Stage Director in all staging rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and production meetings.
• Taking detailed blocking notes.
• Preparing necessary paperwork in collaboration with stage management (i.e. character scene breakdown,critical duties lists, bow sheet, etc.).
• Coordinating daily rehearsal schedules with the Festival Production Scheduler.
• Leading rehearsals and runswith covers.
• Delivering notes to the company on behalf of the Stage Director during rehearsals and maintaining theshow after its opening.
• Researching and deliveringpre-show “Opera Notes”lecture for patrons prior to each performance.

• Bachelor’s degree intheatre, music, voice, or related field.
• Graduate degree and/or 2+years of related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of opera, theater,music, and/or the performing arts strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written andverbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills,including MS Office products:
  Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Central City Opera is unable to sponsor foreign visas at this time.

• An appreciation for and fluency in discussing and describing opera, music and the performing arts.
• Patron-centric and customer service focused.
• Meticulous attention todetail.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a collaborative environment while also working independently.
• Knowledge of theatrical,production, and technical practices in the field of opera, musical theatre, orrelated performing arts field.
• High level of intercultural competence and experience working with diverse communities.
• Takes independent actions and proactively seeks opportunities to connect resources, people, and organizations with Central City Opera.

THE ASSISTANT STAGE DIRECTOR belongs the Production Staff category of Artists covered by the American Guildof Musical Artists (AGMA) and is eligible for all benefits as designated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central City Opera and AGMA.

• 2027 Weekly Stipend: $1,291.96
• 2027 Daily Meal Allowance: $17.62
• Travel included
• Housing provided
• May be eligible for weekly
  
  Overscale Payment of $130/week

Central City Opera employs singers, actors, dancers, and production staff under an AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) agreement and pays competitive wages.